Comparison
BMW i5 vs Volkswagen ID.4
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range BMW i5 295 mi vs 291 mi
Best value Volkswagen ID.4 $67,100 vs $45,095
Faster charging Volkswagen ID.4 33 min vs 28 min
Weighted profile Volkswagen ID.4 2.4 vs 7.6
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
BMW i5
295 mi vs 291 mi
Value winner
Volkswagen ID.4
$155/mi vs $227/mi
Charging winner
Volkswagen ID.4
28 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
Volkswagen ID.4
298 Wh/mi vs 322 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW i5
89 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW i5 | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Pro |
| MSRP (USD) | $67,100 | $45,095 |
| Range | 295 mi | 291 mi |
| Efficiency | 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh | 298 Wh/mi • 3.36 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 81.2 kWh | 77 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| DC max | 205 kW | 210 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 33 min | 28 min |
| Roadtrip score | 68.9 | 77.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 80 mi | 97 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 227 $/mi | 155 $/mi |
| Top speed | 120 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 19 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 4,409 lb | 2,205 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose BMW i5 if you want the longer rated range (295 mi vs 291 mi).
- Choose Volkswagen ID.4 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 28 min vs 33 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Volkswagen ID.4 looks better ($155/mi vs $227/mi).
Weighted verdict
Volkswagen ID.4 has the stronger weighted profile (7.6 vs 2.4).
BMW i52.4 Volkswagen ID.47.6 205 kW33 min 210 kW28 min
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